US Bridges

US 27 over Richland Creek

Fair

Union County, Indiana · 04.38 N SR 44 · Structure no. 007120

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,308
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 27 over Richland Creek in Union County, Indiana. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 95 years old, older than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,308 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27
CrossesRichland Creek
Location04.38 N SR 44
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyUnion County
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.69858, -84.9275
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,308 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 27 over Richland Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does US 27 over Richland Creek carry?

About 5,308 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 27 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.